A multioccupancy environment (eg, classroom, open office space, auditorium) typically
features unbalanced ambient conditions such as temperatures, humidity, CO2 levels, noise …

The current bio-physical theories of indoor comfort, such as thermal and visual comfort adopt
an environmentally deterministic perspective that only stresses the importance of the …

A personal comfort assessment model predicts occupants' thermal comfort responses,
specific to each individual, as an alternative to the mean response of a large population …

Occupant comfort in buildings is one of the most crucial considerations in designing a
building. Accordingly, there is a growing interest in this area. Aspects of comfort include …

In practice, building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essentially
set at nominal levels according to industry guidelines. However, several studies have …

This study addresses the research problem of accurately predicting thermal comfort in
buildings by developing occupant-centric, building-specific models. Traditional models like …

Buildings with shared spaces present a unique challenge for maintaining thermal comfort
due to their dynamic occupancy patterns and the potential for wide variation in occupant …

This article reviews the literature on the Indoor Environment Quality of a built environment.
Thermal comfort is a complex concern and the methods studied so far are only approximate …

Traditionally, less focus has been given to comfort evaluations in residential buildings
compared to commercial buildings. Despite having an increased level of control relative to …

The authors propose and test a conceptual framework that delineates occupants' satisfaction
with thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and acoustics conditions via post-occupancy …